Sermons on Hopeful:

Thy Enemy Thy Footstool

Contributed by Samuel Darwin on Sep 20, 2021

Thy Enemy thy footstool

“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Psa.110:1). “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Lk.10:19). First one is a prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1

Core 52 Week 11 - The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 19, 2020

How we handle threats? People tend toward two very different responses to a threat. Our current cultural focus is on the threat of COVID-19. Some want to completely downplay it and ignore it and others are running around with their hair on fire. What is the Christian response to this current event?

You can hear the sermon on my podcast https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Intro: • How we handle threats - rather like my paternal grandfather contrasted to my mother during thunderstorms. o Growing up in SW Oklahoma - “tornado alley” in the 60’s. No early warning, no radar on phones. Sirens went ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spreading The Good News During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2020

To be a light and offer this world peace of mind there are three things we must do: 1) draw nearer to God to learn love and peace from the Master, 2) hold onto and share the hope we have in our Lord Jesus Christ and 3) look for ways to spur one another onto good deeds!

Good News from Coronavirus Outbreak Hebrews 10 :19-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As the Coronavirus reeks havoc across this world one can’t help but wonder how we might give hope and peace in this time of crises. Those who used to think that the preventative ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Praise God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 19, 2020

We are to praise God always because there are many reasons through Jesus Christ!

Good day! It is good that you are worshiping God, for God is our Creator, Provider, Sustainer, Savior, Redeemer, Promise Keeper, and always giving us love! Let us always remember that God is always deserving of our worship, not only on Sundays but everyday of our lives. God is good, All the time…. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Want To Be Well?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 27, 2020

A message about overcoming brokenness and hurt. Moving from the past.

Will You Be Made Well? Theme: Text: John 5:1 – 7 Introduction Before looking at the following story with regard to its practical application, I would like us to consider its theological implications, for in it we find a clear picture of the impotency of tradition and organized religion… Courson ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

by Jesus's resurrection, death no longer had dominion over us

If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Episcopal

When Superman Gets Quarantine

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on May 21, 2020

Lessons from a super-possessed-man in Mark 5:1-22 to dealing with the quarantine and social distance because of Coronavirus Pandemic.

Jesus and his disciples one day visited the Gerasanes beach in the eastern part of Lake Galilee (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-22 and Luke 8:26-39). Now, maybe the village of Kursi, 12 Km to the north, the city of Gadara. This area is less populated and possibly at the time of Jesus, this place made as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-22, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Busy Waiting

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2020

Gossip the gospel.

BUSY WAITING. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 - “The church of the Thessalonians” came into being as a result of Paul’s second missionary journey. After Paul’s vision (Acts 16:9) Paul, Silas and Timothy were joined by Luke and crossed the Aegean Sea into Europe (Acts 16:10-12). After ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 6, 2020

Paul wants our faith properly based upon the work of Christ.

Christ Died for Us Romans 5:1-8 The Book of Romans has been held in the highest regard by Christian theologians over the centuries. Countless people have become Christians by reading its verses. Among these were Augustine, Luther and John Wesley. So the influence of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Unexpected Truths To Understand Why God Allows Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Lots of people turn to this book in crisis. Recently, Vanderbilt basketball coach, Scott Drew, was asked how he is weathering such a terrible season – his team is winless in league play. The coach said that his father, also a coach, told his son to read the book of Job

Job is one of the most unique stories you’ll hear – not just inside the Bible but anywhere. It’s the story of man named Job, a man whose character was tremendously strong but suffered exceedingly. But one day Satan says to God, “The reason Job follows you is because you’re so good to him. Stop ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Restored Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

When non-Christians were asked what is their biggest barrier to faith, the number one answer among Americans was the following, “I have a hard time believing a good God would allow so much evil or suffering in the world.”

Today, we conclude a four-week look at one of the most interesting people in history – the man named Job. Job is a really good man. God even calls him, “…a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil …”(Job 1:8). He’s so good in fact, that God tells Ezekiel years later: ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Says Wait! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 8, 2016

A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

Conversations with God John 11:1-44 April 10, 2016 We're in a series called Conversations with God. Today, we're going to talk about when God seems late. Who dislikes waiting? We can’t stand waiting for water to boil. Or for a stop light to turn green. Or waiting for 30 seconds for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Risen King: A Global Savior Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 15, 2016

John's Revelation reveals our Risen King to us in various word picture descriptions!

Our Risen King: A Global Savior Revelation 7:9-17 Introduction The International Space Station posted a picture of Cuba, Florida and the Bahamas a few days ago. Stunning images - a view of the Earth that we could never have from our perspective with feet on the ground. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016

The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20

Denomination: Christian Church

Crowd Dilution Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 24, 2016

People try to dilute and water down the Gospel and preaching. Jesus Christ has been sighted by the masses and crowds and oh what a difference the Risen Jesus makes.

“Crowd Dilution” Jesus Sightings Part 4 “After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.” 1 Corinthians 15:6 Intro: Today we conclude the Sermon Series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational